Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds

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Crisp chicken and vegetables coated in a savory ginger-garlic sauce, finished with a nutty sesame seed sprinkle. Ready in 20 minutes with minimal ingredients. This asian ready in about 25 minutes pairs pound chicken breast, tablespoon sesame oil, tablespoons soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup trimmed snap peas to the wok, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Return chicken to the wok and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pound chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Chicken with Sesame Seeds?

Asian asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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